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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’ve got answers. Browse through our most commonly asked questions below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to help!
Where is the Foundation located?

The Foundation office is located in St. Boniface Hospital, at C1026 – 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. If you’re inside the Hospital, we are past the security and parking offices, just after the green C-block elevators.

How can I make a gift?
Thank you! There are several ways to ensure your gift reaches us.
  • Online: Make a secure online gift here. Not only will your donation reach us right away, you’ll receive your charitable tax receipt immediately by email.
  • Phone: Call us at 204-237-2067 or 1-866-472-4682 (toll-free) to give over the phone, or to request one of our staff call you back.
  • In person: Visit the Foundation in person in room C1026 on the main floor of St. Boniface Hospital. We are open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we have a secure mail slot on our door if you’d like to drop off a gift while we’re closed.
What is the impact of my gift?

At St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, your support is a bridge from better to best.
No patient enters the Hospital without feeling the positive effects of your support. You are there in leading-edge medical equipment. In the musicians whose melodies give patient comfort in moments of crisis. In research labs training bright new scientists to find answers to the most urgent medical questions.

Your gifts, designated to the cause most meaningful to you, have a profound impact on the tens of thousands of patients and their families who depend on St. B each year. Thank you.

To learn more about your impact and where your gift goes, read our latest Annual Impact Report. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to hear more about what you have made possible.

Can I direct my gift to a specific area in research or patient care?

Yes. You may support any of our fundraising priorities, or a program, unit or piece of equipment that is needed by the Hospital. Learn more about our different priorities right now, or contact us and we’ll help you find one that’s right for you.

Is it really safe to donate online?
Yes! Our online donation form offers a safe and secure way to make a gift using your credit card. We ensure compliance with all security standards, including encrypting your cardholder data, maintaining a firewall, limiting access to your data, and regularly testing security our systems because we value your trust.
Can I email my donation information?

Emailing us a great way to make arrangements to drop off a cheque at our office, or request that we call you. However, you should never send credit card information by email.

I have a St. B story to share. Where can I send it?

We thrive on the incredible, emotional stories that St. Boniface Hospital patients and their families choose to share with us. If you are a grateful patient with an amazing story of survival, kindness or compassion, our donors would love to hear it.

We have a Communications team that might share your story with a broader audience, with your permission and cooperation of course. Share your story here.

Can I work with the Foundation?

We’re always looking to work with good people who are at the forefront of fundraising, to promote excellence in health care and research to create a healthier society. Sometimes, but not always, we’re hiring. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to see available opportunities or visit our Careers page here.

If you are interested in hosting your own fundraiser to support St. B – a social, sporting event or tournament, bake sale, performance, etc. – let us know! Learn more here.

Is the Foundation part of the Hospital?

The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support excellence in health care and research at St. Boniface Hospital. We are a fundraising organization that supports the work and priorities of St. Boniface Hospital. Our Foundation has its own board of directors, separate from the Hospital’s. Both the Foundation and the Hospital are member organizations of the Réseau Compassion Network (RCN).

Your Privacy

Wil you ever sell my information to other organizations?
Never. We strictly protect the confidentiality of all personal information shared with us by our employees, volunteers, donors, potential supporters, and other stakeholders. We do not sell, trade or lease personal information. Please read our Privacy Policy for more on this.

Fundraising and Financial Management

How much money does the Foundation raise annually?

Since 1971, your gifts have had a profound impact on the tens of thousands of patients and their families who rely on St. Boniface Hospital year after year. Thank you.

You and thousands of like-minded donors and lottery ticket buyers helped raise over $13 million in 2024 alone, bringing our total to more than $318 million since the Foundation was established. You can read more about the impact you have in our latest Annual Impact Report.

Why am I getting mail from the Foundation after being at the Hospital?

If you receive services at St. Boniface Hospital, the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) in the province of Manitoba allows the Hospital to disclose to its main fundraising body, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, your name and mailing address. No additional information about you (such as PHIN number or other personal health information) is disclosed.

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence from the Foundation, please call 204-237-2067 and leave a message or email us to be removed from our database.

I received a call from someone on behalf of the Foundation. Is it a scam?

Throughout the year, we will work with a trusted calling partner to call dedicated supporters, like you. These calls are legitimate. While a calling campaign is underway, we will post a banner to our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Thank you in advance for answering!

How does the Foundation invest and manage its endowment funds?

All endowed funds at St. Boniface Hospital Foundation are invested in common with other endowed funds. Funds are professionally managed, with oversight by the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors and guided by a detailed Investment Policy. The attached investment principles guide the management of funds held by the Foundation.

How does the Foundation invest and manage its endowment funds?

All endowed funds at St. Boniface Hospital Foundation are invested in common with other endowed funds. Funds are professionally managed, with oversight by the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors and guided by a detailed Investment Policy. The attached investment principles guide the management of funds held by the Foundation.

What does my lottery ticket purchase contribute to?

Every lottery ticket purchase powers compassionate care and medical research in Manitoba. Thank you for supporting excellence in healthcare!

How can I be sure the lotteries are well-run and fair?

At St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, integrity, transparency, and good governance are at the core of our mission; these values guide us in everything we do.

Our lotteries are licensed, reviewed, and regulated by the Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba; financial controls are provided by a professional accounting firm and they are approved annually by the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors.

Does the lottery program contribute to gaming/gambling addiction?

Charity lotteries are considered low risk for gambling addictions, according to studies conducted in Canada and abroad.

The conclusions point to the fact that charity lotteries do not have the features consistent with common addictive traits (low-cost, high game/player interactivity, and instant or quick feedback). The relative high cost of lottery ticket packages and the fact that buyers must wait several months between ticket purchase and final draw make it a lower form of risk than other gaming activities.

To learn more, please go to:
Centre for Public Sector Research, Sweden
2007 Adult Gambling Prevalence Study (Nova Scotia)

Hospital Lotteries

What does my lottery ticket purchase contribute to?

Every lottery ticket purchase powers compassionate care and medical research in Manitoba. Thank you for supporting excellence in healthcare!

How can I be sure the lotteries are well-run and fair?

At St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, integrity, transparency, and good governance are at the core of our mission; these values guide us in everything we do.

Our lotteries are licensed, reviewed, and regulated by the Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba; financial controls are provided by a professional accounting firm and they are approved annually by the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors.

Does the lottery program contribute to gaming/gambling addiction?

Charity lotteries are considered low risk for gambling addictions, according to studies conducted in Canada and abroad.

The conclusions point to the fact that charity lotteries do not have the features consistent with common addictive traits (low-cost, high game/player interactivity, and instant or quick feedback). The relative high cost of lottery ticket packages and the fact that buyers must wait several months between ticket purchase and final draw make it a lower form of risk than other gaming activities.

To learn more, please go to:
Centre for Public Sector Research, Sweden
2007 Adult Gambling Prevalence Study (Nova Scotia)

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